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NOAA 1 DEB (08828)
COSPAR: 1970-106C | Alt Name: deb NOAA 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 1970
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta N6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08828
International Designator
1970-106C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:28:09 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
102.24°
Right Ascension
163.71°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
94.21°
Period
116.15 min
Mean Motion
12.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb NOAA 1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NOAA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08828U 70106C 26185.18622301 .00000233 00000-0 20931-2 0 9990
2 08828 102.2436 163.7133 0032718 94.2142 287.2798 12.39724215513449
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0397
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[UNID072] RCS 0.01
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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